You may know that I'm a huge film buff, by which I mean a film snob. More on that on my professional blog, for those of you so inclined.
When I don't like a film because it's simple, pat, cheesy, or offers me too much of a lesson, I call it an ABC Afterschool Special. These specials really did air after school, and they always had a Lesson (initial cap intended.) My mom, of course, approved of these enriching and positive little vignettes. We, of course, hated them. This show tediously and heavy-handedly taught generation after generation of kids until 1995.
Kristy McNicholl seemed to be in a lot of these shows, as did Jodie Foster. And Robby Benson.
Sorry for the digression, but seriously--who knew Robby Benson was still really hot? (And still successful, as opposed to someone like Erin Moran?) Come to think of it, I think he's even hotter now. But then, I'm over 40 and so is he, so I would hope I would think that.
Sorry for rambling. And sorry to Erin Moran, who was a truly rad, beautiful Joanie Cunningham. I hope she finds a home.
Wow, I tend for forget that Kristy McNicholl's and Jody Foster made their starts here...as for Erin Moran and the cast from Happy Days at least they won the settlement. Granted, she won't be getting alot of $$ but at least now she can a place of her own.
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